Majel vs Rufus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Majel

Girl #48,991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Maiella, a mountain region in Italy"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48,991
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Maj

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Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Ancient Roman European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,188
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rufe, Rue

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Popularity Comparison

Majel Rank #48,991
Rufus Rank #4,188

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #48991 for Majel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Majel ___

  • Majel Rose
  • Majel Grace
  • Majel Anne
  • Majel Elizabeth
  • Majel Claire

Rufus ___

  • Rufus James
  • Rufus Henry
  • Rufus George
  • Rufus Arthur
  • Rufus Thomas
  • Rufus William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Majel

Deanna Beverly Guinan Worf Uhura

If you choose Rufus

Archie Clementine Bertie Eugenie Wilfred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Majel or Rufus more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Majel at #48991 in the United States.

What do Majel and Rufus mean?

Majel means "from Maiella, a mountain region in Italy" (Italian origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Majel and Rufus boy or girl names?

Majel is primarily a girl name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.

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